# Unscroll vs Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: Screen Time Control at free with in-app purchases against Unscroll's subscription. Screen Time Control also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Unscroll's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Screen Time Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unscroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Time Control has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Unscroll ships an update weekly, Screen Time Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unscroll | Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-earn-screen-time/id6759701166/reviews)** | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-burn/id6759897354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 39 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hauer Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774960396) | [Vincent Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604233303) |

## What reviewers say

### Unscroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscroll-earn-screen-time/id6759701166)

This app transforms screen time into earned rewards by having users complete physical exercises. Users set app limits, perform exercises tracked by AI, and earn minutes back to use on desired apps. It offers challenges, leaderboards, and journaling for a balanced digital life.

**Highlights:** AI-powered rep counting, Physical exercise challenges, Screen time rewards, App usage blocking, Gamified progress tracking, Friend leaderboards, Gratitude journaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unscroll Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Unscroll Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-burn/id6759897354)

This app transforms your to-do list into screen time. Complete tasks to earn logs, which you can then use to extend your allowed usage of distracting apps. When your screen time runs out, those apps are blocked until you earn more time by being productive.

**Highlights:** Task and habit creation with custom rewards, Screen time management with app blocking, Interactive flame companion with mood states, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable screen time limits and app selection, Private by design, no cloud sync or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Burn+ | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unscroll free?

Unscroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unscroll or Screen Time Control?

Unscroll is rated higher. Unscroll averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Unscroll or Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Unscroll nor Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unscroll or Screen Time Control?

Unscroll ships an update weekly, and Screen Time Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unscroll was updated on October 5, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*